Ncase M1, Z170 ITX, R9 Nano, Full Custom Hardline Loop, Black/green themed (updated April 7)

[Khazzirh]

So this project actually started out as something else, it was actually a Jonsbo U2 that was modded to fit a 120 mm rad and a 240 mm rad. Unfortunately I was never pleased with the result, it just looked a bit messy, and alot of the details would disappear because of the size. It was never completed, but you can check out where the project halted here if you want: 

 

Specs are the same in this one obviously:

 

Case: Ncase M1

CPU: i7-6700K

Mobo: Asus Z170i Pro Gaming

PSU: Silverstone Strider SX600-G

GPU: R9 Nano

Memory: Kingston HyperX Savage

SSD 1: Samsung 950 Pro M.2 256 GB

SSD 2: Samsung 850 EVO 250 GB

SSD 3: Samsung 850 EVO 250 GB

Rad: EK 240 SE

Fans: Scythe slip Stream 120

Tubing: Monsoon 13/10

Res/Pump: Magicool DCP450

CPU Block: EK Supremacy Black

GPU Block: EK Fury Nano Full Cover

 

At the same time I had ordered an Ncase M1-case, and the moment I got it, it was obvious that this would become the project instead. It was just that nice, and it is equally as incredible to work in. The people behind this case has really taken everything into consideration, making proper use of every nook and cranny  This all happened when the forums were down, and the build went so fast because I already had all the parts, and some of the modding (not that there was much needed) was completed in the other project. So this one isn't much of a build log, but more of a completed build. Some minor details are left, you can see a couple of wires down in the left corner for lighting, and there are some light on the motherboard I'm gonna get rid of. On to some pictures:

 

 

 

 

 

 

The pump is alright now, but when I installed it the first time, I noticed that it was leaking from between the glass part and the pump housing. The o-ring probably was too small, and I generally can't recommend this pump other than for the footprint. Fortunately, my girlfriend works with nails, and has some experience with acrylics, so she filled the gap around the bottom with clear acrylic, and the result isn't too bad at all! you can see a minor circle around if you look closely at the pictures, and I don't think it something you would notice unless you knew it was there. All in all really happy about the result, so far my absolute favourite pc that I've built. 

 

Even did some tests with 3DMark and Prime95, and it was coping pretty well. CPU went up to a maximum of 86 degrees on Prime95, can post the 3DMark scores when I get back home, but was about 13000 on Firestrike at 1920 x1080.

[BaileyFY]

Dude that is awesome work. The carbon wrap looks awesome on your rad and backplates. You even painted the motherboard to match top marks buddy A+

[MagnusGrønstad]

this is one sexy machine. really nice job.

[Matty2hatty]

I love the cable sleeving +1

[Octavialicious]

Nice! I ordered parts for my Fury Nano liquid cooled PC today and I stumbled across your post. I was sad it was never finished, and I'm happy to see you finally completed it!

[TheRandomness]

I prefer the other case. 

[Khazzirh]

On 2/29/2016 at 9:20 AM, starcoaster said:

thought this would be someone's build plan, OP has actually delivered a finished product

looks bloody great, +1

No time for a log when it goes this fast, and its just that fun to build

On 2/29/2016 at 9:21 AM, BaileyFY said:

Dude that is awesome work. The carbon wrap looks awesome on your rad and backplates. You even painted the motherboard to match top marks buddy A+

Yeah, was actaully a bit of a leftover from the last project, but works just as well in this one, creates more interesting contrasts

On 2/29/2016 at 9:30 AM, MagnusGrønstad said:

this is one sexy machine. really nice job.

Thanks ^^

On 2/29/2016 at 9:33 AM, Matty2hatty said:

I love the cable sleeving +1

Can't take credit for that, gotta give that to Ensourced, that guy really delivers fast and at reasonable prices, definitely a go-to guy for cables

On 2/29/2016 at 9:54 AM, Octavialicious said:

Nice! I ordered parts for my Fury Nano liquid cooled PC today and I stumbled across your post. I was sad it was never finished, and I'm happy to see you finally completed it!

Such a cool small card (not in the literal sense, it can get pretty hot ), looks great in small builds

On 2/29/2016 at 10:07 AM, TheRandomness said:

I prefer the other case. 

Yeah, I liked the old one as well, I just preferred this one in the end. Both have great potential, and to see someone finish up the other case at some point would be cool. But, I gotta say, the Ncase is a hell of a lot more practical, as you can't really remove any of the sides (atleast not without extensive modding) on the Jonsbo, which makes thight builds a bit tough

 

Additionally, here are the 3DMark-scores:

 

 

And here are the general temps on idling, pretty well:

 

 

Not bad at all

[Khazzirh]

Added some light yesterday, kind of hard to get good pictures of the UV, but anyways:

 

 

 

 

Red light on the motherboard is still gonna go, haven't gotten to it yet. Was glad to see I could turn of some other red lights on the motherboard through BIOS

[Khazzirh]

Alright, so this is turning a bit more into a buildlog than I thought it would. For anyone thinking about the Magicool DCP450, I wouldn't reccommend it, as mine was apparently leaking like a faucet (ofcourse from the side pointing in, so only reason I found out was because I could see the decrease in waterlevel in the res). Cheap as hell pump/res combo, and a good example that you get what you pay for... So switched it to the EK Revo D5, and redid some stuff to make it fit instead.

 

Additionaly, and by coincidence, I found out that there are big differences in the color of the coolant in different batches. Ran out because I had to redo the loop a few times, and bought a new one, and it has a way better color, just look at these pictures:

 

The left one is the one I had, and the right one is the new one:

 

 

 

And her are some pictures of the loop as it stands now:

 

 

 

 

 

Nothing new and spectacular, just better quality parts and some changes in the loop to reflect that  

[koehler]

This is really nice!

[Khazzirh]

Actually gonna do a fair bit more work on this one

 

Got some new parts in today, and expecting a few more soon enough. I felt that I wasn't utilizing the potential of the case as well as I could, so I'm gonna push it a bit further. I still won't be using a rad on the side, as I still want it to be visual, but I will be adding a 92mm rad in the back, with a slim Noctua, and I will be replacing the bottom rad and fans. The 22 FPI of the EK-rad aren't the best (in my opinion), and the package I'll be getting in a few days will reveal which rad that will be.

 

The bottom fans will be SilverStone Slim 120 SST-FW121. They are PWM-fans, and seem sturdier and has a better static air pressure. Probably not all that different, but I'm curious enough to try. In addition I will be using Termal Grizzly Kryonaut instead. 

 

And the final little (in every sense of the word) surprise is this:

 

 

The new SF600 from Corsair. The SilverStone SX600-G is fine, but it is making those twittering noises people are talking about. I so far haven't had a bad Corsair PSU, so I'm giving it a shot!

 

A couple of shot of all the glory:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The next parts are following shortly, probably in a few days  

 

 

[2dfx]

I used Kryonaut in my Orange Crush build.

 

If you've never used it before I will warn you - it is EXTREMELY thick paste.  Spread it evenly and you should be golden.  I found I couldn't use the Arctic Silver method of using a single line of TIM because it doesn't disperse that well.

[ELSknutson]

You need to put plex on that entire side 

I like the uv though

[Khazzirh]

Alright, so the new version is now complete, except for some exterior. Still need feet, or mod the ones I have. Drilled some new holes in the bottom for the rad, so they don't fit by default anymore  Also likely to put a window on the side to see the interior, but need to find someone that can do that nicely first, as I know my equipment won't suffice, or at least to an extent that I would be satisfied with. Also have not installed the Corsair PSU yet, not sure if it's going into this build, or the one I'm doing for my GF soon. That one is also gonna be a watercooled Ncase M1, similar to this one, so look out for that if you're interested

 

On to the meat, here are the pictures

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Didn't actually drill any holes for the res/pump, just used some metal plates and screws to work with the existing holes in the front 

 

 

The view from the top is obviously gonna be a bit messy, but here is is anyways

 

 

Currently it's running at 4,5 Ghz at 1,300V and 1,065 Mhz/530 Mhz. My Nano wasn't that good of an overclocker unfortunately, but still puts it at slightly above Fury X-levels. Could probably have pushed the CPU more, but 4,5 is fine with me

Running idle at about 33-34C, and Aida64 shows an average of about 65-70C, so all within comfortable levels

 

Current score for 3DMark is 14421, last I checked that was 8th place for systems with a single Nano with Valid results

 

Let me know what you think

 

[amvoith]

looks great!  Are you using 25mm thick fans in the bottom?

[NoobCase]

On 3/29/2016 at 8:03 PM, 2dfx said:

I used Kryonaut in my Orange Crush build.

 

If you've never used it before I will warn you - it is EXTREMELY thick paste.  Spread it evenly and you should be golden.  I found I couldn't use the Arctic Silver method of using a single line of TIM because it doesn't disperse that well.

The trick is to warm it up prior to applying it. I put mine in a zip lock back and drop it into hot water for 5 mins prior to applying it. Works like a charm.

[Khazzirh]

15 hours ago, amvoith said:

looks great!  Are you using 25mm thick fans in the bottom?

Thanks  But no, 15mm fans, from Phobya actually, not the ones I pictured above. They are running at a constant 900 RPM.

14 hours ago, NoobCase said:

The trick is to warm it up prior to applying it. I put mine in a zip lock back and drop it into hot water for 5 mins prior to applying it. Works like a charm.

That is a good idea Although I didn't feel that it was too bad to apply, with the applicator you get with it it's pretty straightforward.

8 hours ago, Ralphort said:

You also has the option to put the radiator at the side right or it's a different version of the M1 case?

Yeah, you can mount a 240 on the side as well, albeit with a different pump/rad and no fan/rad in the back. For me it kills the aesthetics, so I opted out on that option

[RaunchyTacoBowl]

I just ordered the same Z170i Asus Pro Gaming motherboard. I don't plan on keeping the red/black color scheme, how did you go about painting your MoBo?

[Khazzirh]

On 9.4.2016 at 4:42 AM, Ralphort said:

To each his own I guess. I actually prefers the radiator at the side. The bottom is just too tight for hot air to escape with the case feet that's not that high. 

Very true  I'm using the bottom as intake, and it's plenty sufficient so far

1 hour ago, RaunchyTacoBowl said:

I just ordered the same Z170i Asus Pro Gaming motherboard. I don't plan on keeping the red/black color scheme, how did you go about painting your MoBo?

I just painted the red parts with green, using some warhammer-paint I had  nothing fancy really, but effective. Luckily there isn't much color on the motherboard to begin with, which is why I chose it. 

[RaunchyTacoBowl]

1 minute ago, Khazzirh said:

Very true  I'm using the bottom as intake, and it's plenty sufficient so far

I just painted the red parts with green, using some warhammer-paint I had  nothing fancy really, but effective. Luckily there isn't much color on the motherboard to begin with, which is why I chose it. 

Hmm. Yeah I love the black on the board. I'm thinking I'm just going to flat black the tops of the mobo and call it a day.